Nuvance Health Med Practice CT·Danbury, Connecticut
The RN will triage and assess patient conditions while providing direct medical care such as vaccinations, wound care, and specimen collection. They will also coordinate with the care team and educate patients on preventive care and treatment plans.
To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
1. Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations. 2. Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment. 3. Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments. 4. Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses. 5. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam. 6. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. 7. Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal. 8. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. 9. Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes. 10. Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions. 11. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization's missions through a process of total quality improvement. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Maintains and Model the Organization's values. 14. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. 15. Performs other duties as required.
Required: Three years job-related experience, one-year supervisory experience required. Five years job-related experience preferred.
Associate degree preferred.
Previous medical office experience preferred
Required: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Education: Hs grad/Equivalent
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Credentials: RN
Company: Northwell Health Med Practice CT
Unit: 556
Department: DB PC Danbury
Exempt: No
$36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
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Candidates must hold an active RN license and have at least three years of job-related experience, including one year of supervisory experience. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.